Soviet Communism had collapsed.

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But controversy still surrounds the question of why Soviet communism crumbled so quickly.

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"The collapse of Soviet communism . was a process of erosion .

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Therefore,steps were taken virtually to abolish it,'". While systemic failure was the key factor for some observers, others highlight the role played by individuals working to defeat Soviet communism from within.

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Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty played a pivotal, oft-unappreciated role in undermining Soviet communism.

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With the aftermath of Soviet communism, Europeans are no longer divided along the their respective wings.

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Soviet communism is dead, but its advocates are still very powerful in the West.

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